Experience

• 

  Workforce development

  Jun 2000 - now

  Career development summary

  *WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT*Employment readiness/retention program design/management, strategic planning and organizational development. Career counseling and life skills facilitation specializing in barriers to employment. Business partnerships collaborator, job developer.Compliance monitoring of federal and state statutes and policies for employment service programs:Community education, outreach and development with youth, senior/vulnerable adults, disabled groups and 2nd Chance employment.. *EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING*Employment Program Manager/Certified Career Development Facilitator with proven record of top quality job readiness counseling, creative case management, and placement success rates: 23-30 annually.*PROGRAM MANAGEMENT* Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Anoka and Scott County Employment Placement Service Programs: Minnesota Family Investment Program, Neighborhood Employment and Training, Food Stamp Employment and Training- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Dislocated Worker Program, Worker-Workforce Initiative Act, Empowerment Zone, Supported Employment Young Adult Employment Program, 2nd Chance Employment, Re-entry, and Customized Vocational Employment.*PROGRAM DESIGN*Creative process flow models and development services for business organization program efficiency. Curriculum design for employment/life skills training and development programs, with specialty focus on ex-offenders, non-traditional employment and eliminating barriers to employment. Outreach, and development:Career/vocational assessment, administration and interpretation. Vocational employment for individuals with disabilities under contract with Vocational Rehabilitation Services.*WORKFORCE TECHNOLOGY*Workforce One, Workforce Information System, Training and Employment Management System, Minnesota Childcare Payment and Eligibility, Homeless, Minnesota Career Information System. Show less

• 

  Employment ventures

  Aug 2000 - now

  Chief executive officer

  LGBTQ Community development through employment consulting. Specializing in barriers to employment. NOT ACTIVE DURING CONTRACTS.

• 

  Raynbow entertainment

  Jan 2010 - now

  Creative director

  "FUSING CUMMUNITIES THROUGH ARTISTIC EXPRESSION" Recolor Artist. Recolored art files and motivational memes. Shares of other artist's works: No copyright of original content.SHARE ANYTHING I POST!

• 

  Tasks unlimited

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2022

  Career services coordinator

  Manage the daily operations of vocational, competitive, supported, and extended employment programs for individuals with disabilities; contracted by the Department of Employment and Economic Development and Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Secure community partnerships through job development within various businesses, communities, and Minnesota placement partnerships to create viable employment opportunities that will sustain individuals economically and promote ongoing self-sufficiency.

• 

  Twin cities r!se

  Jan 2023 - now

  Employment specialist

  Employer Services program development, progress monitoring and structuring. Manage case loads of job seekers who graduate TCR certified training in Customer Service/Call Center, Diesel Technician, Facilities Maintenance, and Personal Empowerment. Career development and retention services for employed graduates.Strategy planning for individuals with barriers to Employment. Liaise with Dept. of Corrections, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, SSI/RSDI, and Re-Entry 2nd Chance Employment.